DUBAI: Xiaomi, a consumer electronics and smart manufacturing company, has officially announced the grand opening of its new Xiaomi Store, located at the Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The grand opening event, held on 24th October, featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Mr. Tommy Yang, Yulin Dou, Cindy Zhang, and Marcus Wang, along with enthusiastic fans, media representatives, …

Transaction marks SEDCO Holding’s first investment in infrastructure in KSA JEDDAH:SEDCO Holding, a leading Saudi investment company, and Al Blagha Group (ABG), a Saudi-based group of companies with diversified commercial and investment activities, today announced that SEDCO Holding has acquired a 25% stake in Tamasuk Holding Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of ABG delivering sustainable and transformative infrastructure projects in …

Web Desk DUBAI: HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro is Huawei’s brand-new Pro series stylus. This is a supercharged M-Pencil with enhancements to make your workflow smoother with new gestures and easier interactions. You can pinch the pencil to open the radial menu, rotate the pencil to adjust your brush stroke, and use the quick button to open apps instantly. There is also …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Forty years ago, Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, launched its first flight, EK600, on the route to Karachi. To commemorate the milestone Emirates today showcased its retrofitted B777, featuring Premium Economy cabins, at Jinnah International Airport. The special preview, held on the eve of the airline’s 40th anniversary, provided VIPs and stakeholders from the aviation and …

International Smart Card (DBA Qi Card), the leading electronic payment solutions provider in Iraq, is set to represent the country’s financial technology (FinTech) sector at Money20/20 USA, a major global stage for the payments, banking, fintech and financial services community, scheduled for October 26–29, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Qi Card’s participation at Money20/20 USA 2025 edition as a sponsor …

DUBAI: Expo City Dubai has been awarded global “rising star” free zone for 2025 by fDi Intelligence, a leading Financial Times publication, cementing the citys position as a thriving business hub and reflecting its world-class connectivity, innovation-driven ecosystem and commitment to sustainability. The accolade, part of the fDis 2025 Global Free Zones of the Year Awards, highlights Expo City Dubai …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates has been awarded the prestigious Gold Tier recognition in New York JFK Airport’s 2024 Fly Quiet Programme, the only airline to achieve this distinction. Emirates’ score of 92.9[1] significantly outpaced other carriers flying into the airport and taking part in the programme. The Fly Quiet Programme, developed by the Port Authority of New York and New …

News Desk DUBAI: Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other in the world, is further strengthening its footprint in the United Arab Emirates with the introduction of two daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul. Starting 26 October 2025, the airline will increase its frequency from ten to fourteen weekly flights, offering its guests greater …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: The renowned platform Shaan e Pakistan proudly kicked off its 10-year milestone celebration with the setting up of SEPMA Academy to provide free space for unparalleled music education to the visually impaired and specially abled individuals. The vibrant Media Meet-and-Greet event held here earlier today featured a Red Carpet buzzing with distinguished personalities such as Alyy …

News Desk MUSCAT: In a significant step toward strengthening Oman’s aviation maintenance capabilities and enhancing In-Country Value (ICV), SalamAir has signed a 10-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mach Aerospace International (MAI) to provide aircraft wheels and  brakes maintenance services in the Sultanate of Oman. Under the terms of the agreement, SalamAir will provide MAI with a complete set of …